corporación
“corporación” means “corporation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
corporation
Also: firm
📝 In Action
Ella trabaja para una gran corporación multinacional.
A2She works for a large multinational corporation.
La corporación anunció una nueva estrategia de ventas.
B1The corporation announced a new sales strategy.
city council / municipal body
Also: guild
📝 In Action
La corporación municipal votó a favor del nuevo parque.
B2The city council voted in favor of the new park.
Los miembros de la corporación asistieron a la ceremonia.
C1The members of the local authority attended the ceremony.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: corporación
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the most likely meaning of 'la corporación municipal'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'corporatio', which comes from 'corpus' (meaning 'body'). It describes a group of people who act together as if they were one single body.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'corporación' for a small family business?
Not really. It usually refers to large, formal organizations or government bodies. For a small business, 'negocio' or 'empresa' is much better.
Is it the same as the English word 'corporation'?
Yes, they are cognates and share the same meaning in business, but the Spanish word is also commonly used for local government, which is less common in everyday English.